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Ainārs Stepens is an Associate Professor at Riga Stradins University and Leading Researcher at the Institute of Public Health. He also serves as Director of Education and Science at Riga East University Hospital and holds roles as a Consultant Neurologist in the National Armed Forces. His expertise lies in Clinical Medicine and Medical Sciences.
Education:
- Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2023–2026)
- Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2020–2023)
- Expert in Clinical Medicine, Latvian Council of Science (2017–2020)
Research Interests: Cognitive Disorders, Neuroscience, Mental Health, Neurology, Public Health, and Medical Education. He focuses on neuroimaging biomarkers for cognitive decline, adolescent mental health screening tools, and simulation-based healthcare education strategies.
Notable Projects: Includes developing depression and behavioral scales for adolescents, exploring cortical curvature in cognitive impairment, and creating a national strategy for simulation-based medical education.
Awards: Recipient of the 2022 Latvian Defence and Security Industry Award in Education.
Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects funded by the European Commission and Latvian Council of Science, involving collaborations on mental health post-pandemic, cognitive biomarkers, and healthcare workforce training.
Labs & Teams: Active in research groups at Riga Stradins University, contributing to datasets like the ENABLE-LV project analyzing brain imaging in exercise interventions.
